Violet Astor
Violet Astor is a UK based conservation artist who produces large and detailed charcoal drawings combined with natural materials found in the environment of her subjects. Her special interest is travelling to the wild corners of the planet to collaborate with wildlife conservation projects. Her aim is to draw endangered species to raise awareness and funding to support their survival. Violet is a self-taught artist who discovered drawing during the years she was chronically ill with Lyme Disease, which in turn became an integral part of her healing.
In The Artists Words…
“I discovered sickness about five years ago when I became sick of a bacterial infection from a tick bite and was home for the next four years. During this time, I told myself that I was meant for raising awareness on endangered species on earth through my favourite medium — art...Those years, I had long dreamed of filling my days with the things that bring my soul to life: wildlife, art and travel. Following the disease, I decided that the time had come to blend these three passions in a way that support the things I love so dearly,” - Violet Astor
